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Rapper Jay-Z unsurprisingly ranked Number 1 on Forbes’ Hip-Hop Cash Kings List 2009 with fellow hip hop stars Diddy, Kanye West, 50 Cent and Akon rounding out the top 5. Now, 50 is promising that he will top the list next year:

“I’m on deck,” 50 said in an interview. “I’m loaded. Call me ‘four’ this year, and then you call me ‘one’ next year, because I’m really preparing for my cycle. They’re fine…What kind of person would be upset at what position they fall when they’re on the Forbes list. That person would be a complete idiot.”
SOURCE: XXL

It is rumored that 50 will be releasing his new album on September 11th, the same day Jay-Z will release Blueprint 3. Who do you think will come on top with their album release? We say Jay-Z!

Steve McNair Laid to Rest in Mississippi

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NFL quarterback Steve McNair was buried Saturday after what is being called one of the biggest funerals in Mississippi’s recent history. The service was held in the Reed Green Coliseum on the campus of the University of Southern Mississippi. Almost 5,000 fans and old friends showed up to pay their last respects to the late athlete. Tennessee Titans quarterback Vince Young got emotional while speaking briefly about McNair:

“Steve was like a hero to me, and heroes are not supposed to die,” Young said before stopping to rub his eyes as he talked about the man he knew from football camps as a teenager.
SOURCE: FOX SPORTS

Steve McNair was shot and killed on July 4th by his girlfriend, who then shot herself in the head. The death was ruled a “murder-suicide” shortly thereafter.

♫ [NEW BEATZ] Christina Milian F/ The Dream – “Chameleon”

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Singer Christina Milian has a new song out with her fiancee, The Dream. Titled “Chameleon,” the track will most likely be featured on her upcoming Elope album, which is set to be released this winter! We also hear that The Dream is also penning a new album for himself, which will also most likely be released this winter. Peep the new track below!

D/L: CHRISTINA MILIAN – CHAMELEON

Movie Review: Bruno – Possibly Offensive and Outrageous … But Fun!

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Bruno

If you are an overly masculine straight man that’s so confident in who you are that you want nothing to do with a hint of homosexuality, do not see this movie! If you are gay and take extreme offense at overly flamboyant portrayals of gays, you should not see this movie! Brüno is more outrageous and offensive than its 2006 predecessor Borat.

Sacha Baron Cohen plays an extremely flamboyant fashionista who takes to Los Angeles for fame when he is sacked from his cable show “Funkyzeit.” While attempting to become “the most famous Austrian since Hitler,” Brüno, launches himself into a series of jaw-dropping acts; while some are funny, others fall short and feel staged and contrived.

♫ [NEW BEATZ] Drake – “The Winner”

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Drake is still on the verge of breaking in and a making a name for himself in the industry. And if he keeps releasing music like this, I’m sure there are some accolades and major recognition just ready to come for him. Here is “The Winner,” a new track off the up and coming rapper’s Heartbreak Drake Part 2 mixtape. The song, produced by Tha Bizness, who also produced Young Money‘s “Every Girl,” can be downloaded below.

D/L: DRAKE – THE WINNER

Be on the look-out for the Canadian-based rapper to release his debut album, Thank Me Later, later this year!

Lady Gaga is Broke and Likes to Have Sex with her Band?

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Despite her instant success and massive cross-over appeal, Pop singer Lady Gaga is broke! Or so she says…

She insists that she has no money due to her elaborate stage shows and expensive costumes.

“I’ve gone bankrupt about four times now. My manager wants to shoot me! Every dollar I earn goes on the show. Now we’re finally getting to a place where it’s not bankruptcy. Then again, with another tour coming up soon I’ll probably be homeless again.”

She also maintains that she’s single and doesn’t have a boyfriend. But that doesn’t mean that she’s not riding any disco sticks…

♫ [NEW BEATZ] Beyonce – “Ice Dream Truck”

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A new Beyonce track has leaked from the latest Tapemasters Inc. mixtape. The song is called Ice Cream Truck – peep it below.

D/L: Ice Cream Truck

First, let’s clarify on the age of this song. It’s new to the ears, but old in the sense that it was recorded about 6 or 7 years ago for Dangerously In Love, Beyonce’s solo debut. But overall, we’re glad this wasn’t released. It sounds like something that belongs on Destiny’s Child’s Survivor album along with songs like “Brown Eyes”, “Apple Pie A La Mode”, and “Nasty Girl”. But hey, look on the bright side! This song here proves how far her vocals have grown from then to now.

Gossip On This Interviews Def Jam Newcomer Shonie!

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Hailing from Miami, Florida, Shonie, one of Def Jam’s newest signees, says she first wanted to be in the music industry when she was 11 years old. Even though she recorded her first song when she was a mere 9 years old, it was that first performance 2 years later that did it for her. And while you may not know exactly who Shonie is right now, given due time you will definitely remember her name.

Having worked with artists such as Trina, Danity Kane, Day 26, Flo Rida and more, she’s definitely had her foot in the door, if not her whole leg, long before signing her official contract with Slip-N-Slide Records.

Citing influences such as Betty White and Lauryn Hill, her sound is very eclectic and is definitely something the industry today needs. Be on the lookout for Shonie when she drops her debut album, titled Passionate Pieces of Me, later this year. But until then, check out our exclusive interview with this hot up and coming singer so you can get a better idea of who she is!

CLICK HERE FOR THE INTERVIEW!

★ Candidz: Mike Tyson & Lakiha Spicer, Vanessa Williams, Paris Hilton and More

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Newlyweds Mike Tyson and Lakiha Spicer were seen eating a late lunch Tuesday (Jul 7) in Los Angeles at Cafe Med after attending Michael Jackson‘s private funeral and memorial services earlier in the day.

We also grabbed some candid photos of Vanessa Williams, Paris Hilton, Sacha Baron Cohen and more. Continue reading to check them out!

[VIDEO] The Game Attacks Beyonce in New Freestyle

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The Game‘s beef with Jay-Z has just gotten deeper. In a new freestyle directed to the Brooklyn-bred rapper, The Game came hard at Beyonce, implying that she has engaged in sexual activity with members of the Mavericks, Rockets, and the Spurs. Peep the video below (at the 2:30 mark)

★ On Location: Charlie Murphy and Forest Whitaker on the Set of “Family Wedding” in Los Angeles

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Actors Charlie Murphy and Forest Whitaker were spotted on location for their new comedy movie “Family Wedding” at Clafoutis, a restaurant located on Sunset Plaza in Los Angeles.

The movie, which according to IMDB, also stars Ugly Betty’s America Ferrera, Regina King and Lance Gross is set to be released sometime next year.

WTF Video of the Day: Beyonce – Sweet Dreams (Tang Edition)

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And here we thought garages were for parking cars…

Bone Crusher‘s illegimate cousin thought it’d be a good idea to remake Beyonce‘s new Sweet Dreams video. So he grabbed a pair of garden shears and “went ham” (as our favorite rapper Gucci Mane would say) on his outfit. And it looks as though he and Beyonce had the same budget, Windows Movie maker effects and all! Continue reading to peep the video … if you dare! Oh and if you’re looking for someone to blame for this, don’t blame us. Blame the Lady of Crunk!

Ebony Magazine Honors Michael Jackson with Limited Edition Commemorative Book

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Ebony Magazine has added to the trend of honoring the late great Michael Jackson by giving him a “commemorative edition” of their monthly publication. MJ covers the exclusive commemorative book, which features 100 pages of never-before-seen photos, celebrity tributes and 5,000 words from the King of Pop himself! You can also read the thoughts of Quincy Jones, Berry Gordy, Ne-Yo, Rev. Al Sharpton, Smokey Robinson, Rev. Jesse Jackson, Suzzane de Passe and countless others in the issue, set to hit stands next week!

Scheduled for release the week of July 13, the exclusive commemorative book will feature never-before-seen photos of Michael, his family and many others along with various stories from those who truly loved him.

“Michael was a genius. Michael was a researcher. He’d study, study, study. He was one of the greatest listeners I know,” said Berry Gordy, founder of Motown.

As the world’s largest Black magazine, Ebony has documented the superstar’s life since the beginning of his phenomenal career with thousands of photos and countless articles. For the first time, Ebony has opened the archives like never before to help celebrate Michael Jackson’s incredible legacy.

Brandy Dropped from Record Label & Parts Ways with Management

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According to Jawn Murray over at AOL BV Buzz, R&B singer Brandy has been released from her recording contract with Epic Records due to subpar album sales. The 30-year-old’s fifth studio album, Human, released on December 8th 2008, has only sold 196,509 units to date.

“Her friend Brandon Creed that works as an A&R representative at Epic Records has been making calls to see if other labels would be interested in signing her,” a record company source told me.

In addition, Brandy has also parted ways with her management. The former ‘Moesha’ star had been represented in recent months by Jay-Z’s Roc Nation Management. The McComb, Miss.-bred singer’s relationship with Roc Nation supposedly dissolved because of “creative differences.”

Ne-Yo Performs at Marquee in Cork, Ireland + Info on his Tour with Lil Wayne, Jeremih and Others

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R&B singer/songwriter Ne-Yo performed live on stage Tuesday night (Jul 7) in Cork, Ireland at Marquee.

It was recently announced that he, Lil Wayne and Jeremih, along with special guests Drake and Soulja Boy, will team up for an extensive North American tour this summer. The “Young Money” tour, set to kick off later this month, will touch down in cities like Pittsburgh, Toronto (Canada), Washington D.C., Phoenix and Los Angeles before concluding near the end of August.

Continue reading for more pics of Ne-Yo’s performance in Ireland and to see all of the tour dates!

Lil Wayne Sued by Concert Promoter for Sleeping on the Job!

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Rapper Lil Wayne decided to sleep through a concert appearance back in September 2008, and now he might have to pay up. Red City Entertainment is suing Weezy for nearly half a million dollars for missing a concert appearance in the Bahamas. The promoters claim they fronted $432,000 for Wayne to perform, but when September 27th 2008 rolled around, instead of being on stage, the New Orleans native was passed out in his hotel room.

According to TMZ, a lawsuit was officially filed Thursday (Jul 9) and it states that Red City gave Lil Wayne an advance worth $210,000. The rest of the money paid for his hotel expenses and various costs involved throwing the concert, which obviously didn’t go as planned.

Interesting to see how this all is going to play out…

Jay-Z Highest Hip-Hop Earner According to Forbes

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Popular financial gurus Forbes has released yet another list. Their previous list featured Beyonce perched at the top, earning a staggering $87 million in one 12-month period. And now her husband, rapper Jay-Z, is sitting at the top of the “Hip-Hop Cash Kings List,” earning an estimated $35 million over the past 12 months. A far cry from the $82 million he pulled in last year, but still pretty damn good, especially in a recession.

Fellow NY rapper Diddy came in right behind Hov with $30 million in the bank, with Chicago rapper Kanye West following behind with $25 million. Continue reading to see who made the top 10!

Raven Symone is Not Pregnant and Did Not Have a Baby

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Is she pregnant? Did she just have a baby? Short answer … no. According to a statement released by her representative, actress Raven Symone is neither pregnant nor did she give birth.

“Raven-Symoné is not pregnant nor did she give birth,” her rep tells PEOPLE.

That much should be evident when the 23-year-old actress and singer-songwriter takes the stage Thursday night at Six Flags Great Adventure in Jackson, N.J.

Steve McNair’s Death Ruled Murder-Suicide // Girflriend Shot him Before Turning Gun on Herself

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The mystery surrounding Steve McNair‘s death has been solved. According to an official report from the coroner, his death has been ruled a murder-suicide. The four fatal gunshot wounds the former NFL player sustained (two to the head, two the chest) were from a gun his girlfriend, 20-year-old Sahel Kazemi, purchased just days before McNair’s roommate found them both dead in a Tennessee condo. Kazami shot McNair before turning the gun on herself, police said.

The girlfriend of former NFL star Steve McNair first shot him in his right temple, then fired three more shots at close range, most likely as he slept, police said Wednesday. She then sat on the couch next to his body, and killed herself so that she would fall into his lap, they said.

“The totality of the evidence clearly points to a murder-suicide,” Nashville, Tennessee, Police Chief Ronal Serpas told reporters at an afternoon news conference.